Fujitsu Lifebook P1510 User manual

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
according to FCC Part 15
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operations are subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device must not be allowed to cause harmful interference, (2) This device must accept any inter-
ference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions carefully. Save
these instructions for future reference.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions
marked on the product.
3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet
before cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a
damp cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use this product near water.
5. Do not place this product on an
unstable cart, stand or table. The
product may fall, causing serious
damage to the product.
6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and
the back or bottom are provided for
ventilation; to ensure reliable operation
of the product and to protect it from
overheating, these openings must not
be blocked or covered. The openings
should never be blocked by placing the
product on a bed, sofa, rug or other
similar surface. This product should
never be placed near or over a radiator
or heat register or in a built-in installa-
tion unless proper ventilation is
provided.
7. This product should be operated from
the type of power indicated on the
marking label. If you are not sure of the
type of power available, consult your
dealer or local power company.
8. This product is equipped with a 3-wire
grounding-type plug, a plug having a
third (grounding) pin. This will only plug
into a grounding-type power outlet. This
is a safety feature. If you are unable to
insert the plug into the outlet, contact
your electrician to replace your obso-
lete outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of
the grounding-type plug.
9. Do not allow anything to rest on the
power cord. Do not locate this product
where persons will walk on the cord.
10. If an extension cord is used with this
product, make sure that the total
ampere rating of the equipment
plugged into the extension cord does
not exceed the extension cord ampere
rating. Also, make sure that the total
rating of all products plugged into the
wall outlet does not exceed 15
amperes.
11. Never push objects of any kind into this
product through cabinet slots as they
may touch dangerous voltage points
that could result in a fire or electric
shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on
the product.
12. Do not attempt to service this product
yourself, as opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous
voltage points or other risks. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel.
13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet
and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following
conditions:
a. When the power cord or plug is
damaged or frayed.
b. If liquid has been spilled into the
product.
c. If the product has been exposed to
rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate
normally when the operating
instructions are followed.
Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions
since improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and
will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the
product to normal condition.
e. If the product has been dropped or
the cabinet has been damaged.
f. If the product exhibits a distinct
change in performance, indicating a
need for service.
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14. CAUTION: When replacing the
battery, be sure to install it with the
polarities in the correct position.
There is a danger of explosion if the
battery is replaced with an incorrect
type or is mistreated. Do not
recharge, disassemble or dispose of
in fire. Replace only with the same
or equivalent type recommended by
the manufacturer. Dispose of the
used battery according to the
manufacturer's instructions.
15. Use only the proper type of power
supply cord set (provided in your
accessories box) for this unit. It should
be a detachable type:
UL listed/CSA certified, BS1363, ASTA,
SS145 certified, rated 10A 250V
minimum, VDE approved or its equiva-
lent. Maximum length is 15 feet (4.6
meters).
This unit requires an AC adapter to
operate. Use only UL Listed Class 2
Adapters with an output rating of 16 VDC,
with a current of 3.75 A.
AC adapter output polarity:
When using your notebook equipment,
basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock and injury to persons, including the
following:
■Do not use this product near water for
example, near a bathtub, washbowl,
kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet
basement or near a swimming pool.
■Avoid using the modem during an
electrical storm. There may be a remote
risk of electric shock from lightning.
■Do not use the modem to report a gas
leak in the vicinity of the leak.
■Use only the power cord and batteries
indicated in this manual. Do not dispose
of batteries in a fire. They may explode.
Check with local codes for possible
special disposal instructions.
■To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26
AWG or larger UL Listed or CSA
Certified Telecommunication Line Cord.
For Authorized Repair Technicians Only
System Disposal
Proper Disposal of Battery
Under federal, state or local law, it may be
illegal to dispose of batteries by putting
them in the rubbish bin or trash cans.
Please take care of our environment and
dispose of batteries properly. Check with
your local government authority for details
regarding recycling or disposing of
unwanted batteries.
+
Danger of explosion if Lithium
(clock) battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type
recommended by the
manufacturer. Dispose of used
batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instruction.
For continued protection against
risk of fire, replace only with the
same type and rating fuse.
Hg
LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT
CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST
BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF
ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE, OR
FEDERAL LAWS.
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NOTE ON USE REQUIRED HIGH
SAFETY
This product is designed and manufactured
for general use, including general office
use, personal use, household use and
ordinary industrial use.
This product is not designed for or intended
for use under dangerous (fatal) conditions,
unless extreme safety precautions are
implemented.
Do not use this product without
implementing high-level safety precautions.
Failure to follow this warning may result in
death, personal injury, severe physical
damage or other loss, if used in or near any
or more of the following:
●nuclear reaction control system in a
nuclear facility
●automatic flight control system in an
airplane or other flight control system
●mass transport control system
●medical instruments for life support
system
●missile launching control for weapon
system
NOTE ON BACKUP DATA
Please make a backup of the Operating
System, any software programs, and
created files (and update regularly).
If you send this product to Fujitsu, or any of
its affiliates, suppliers, service providers or
resellers for repair, Fujitsu does not
guarantee the data integrity. It is your
responsibility to back data up beforehand.
Fujitsu does not assume any obligation for
compensation for damages, data integrity,
or restoration, etc., if your data is lost for
any reason, except as written in the
warranty.
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AUSTRALIAN WARNINGS
WARNING
FOR SAFETY REASONS, ONLY
CONNECT EQUIPMENT WITH A
TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPLIANCE
LABEL. THIS INCLUDES CUSTOMER
EQUIPMENT PREVIOUSLY LABELLED
PERMITTED OR CERTIFIED.
Connection of Non Certified/Approved
peripherals may result in the equipment
operating outside the Australian EMI
Standards.
Modems connected to the Australian
telecommunications network must be
operated in accordance with the Labelling
Notice. This modem has been specifically
configured to ensure compliance with the
ACA Standards. Do not adjust your modem
or software outside the values indicated
below. To do so would result in your modem
being operated in a non-compliant manner.
Call Attempts/Retries:
Applications software shall be configured
so that no more than 3 attempts are made
to establish a connection to a given number
(Note: if the modem can detect service
tones, up to 10 attempts can be made). If
the call sequence is unsuccessful, there
shall be a delay of at least 30 minutes
before attempting to call the number again.
Failure to set the modem and any
application software used with the modem,
to the values shown above will result in the
modem being operated in a non-compliant
manner.
Consequently, this would be in violation of
the Labelling Notice for this equipment and
the Telecommunications Act 1997
prescribes penalties for the connection of
non-compliant equipment.
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NEW ZEALAND WARNINGS
The grant of a Telepermit for any item of
terminal equipment indicates only that
Telecom has accepted that the item
complies with minimum conditions for
connection to its network. It indicates no
endorsement of the product by Telecom,
nor does it provide any sort of warranty.
Above all, it provides no assurance that any
item will work correctly in all respects with
another item of Telepermitted equipment of
a different make or model, nor does it imply
that any product is compatible with all of
Telecom's network services.
This equipment is not capable under all
operating conditions of correct operation at
the higher speeds for which it is designed.
56 KBPS connections are likely to be
restricted to lower bit rates when connected
to some PSTN implementations. Telecom
will accept no responsibility should
difficulties arise in such circumstances.
Immediately disconnect this equipment
should it become physically damaged, and
arrange for its disposal or repair.
This equipment shall not be used in any
manner, which could constitute a nuisance
to other Telecom customers.
This equipment shall not be set to make
automatic calls to the Telecom "111"
Emergency Service.
This device is equipped with pulse dialing
while the New Zealand standard is DTMF
tone dialing. There is no guarantee that
Telecom lines will always continue to
support pulse dialing. It is strongly
recommended that pulse dialing is not
used.
Some parameters required for compliance
with Telecom's Telepermit requirements are
dependent on the equipment (PC)
associated with this device. The associated
equipment shall be set to operate within the
following limits for compliance with
Telecom's Specifications:
For repeat calls to the same number.
There shall be no more than 10 call
attempts to the same number within any 30
minute period for any single manual call
initiation and the equipment shall go on-
hook for a period of not less than 30
seconds between the end of one attempt
and the beginning of the next attempt.
For Automatic calls to different
numbers.
The equipment shall go on-hook for a
period of not less than 5 seconds between
the end of one attempt and the beginning of
the next attempt.
For Automatically answered Incoming
Calls.
Incoming calls shall be answered between
3 and 30 seconds from the start of the
ringing.
For correct operation, the total of the RNs of
all devices connected to a single line at
anytime should not exceed 5. The RN of
this Equipment is 0.5.
WARNING:
CONNECTION OF NON CERTIFIED/
APPROVED PERIPHERALS MAY RESULT
IN THE EQUIPMENT OPERATING
OUTSIDE THE NEW ZEALAND EMI
STANDARDS.
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NOTE: Modem setting in Windows XP
A. If you are located in Australia
1. Click Start select Control panel select
"Phone and Modem Options".
2. Double click New Location.
3. Choose "Australia" in Country/region
pull down menu bar.
4. Select Phone system as "Tone Dialing".
5. Click OK and Apply.
B. If you are located in New Zealand
1. Click start select Control panel select
"Phone and Modem Options".
2. Double click New Location.
3. Choose "New Zealand" in Country/
region pull down menu bar.
4. Select Phone system as "Tone Dialing".
5. Click OK and Apply.
NOTE:
The screens and illustrations shown in this
examples may slightly vary depending on
the operating environment that you have
installed.
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Fujitsu LifeBook®P Series Notebook
Table of Contents
1
PREFACE
Preface
About This Guide ...................................... 3
2
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
LIFEBOOK
Locating the Controls and
Connectors
Front and Display Components................. 9
Left-Side Panel Components .................. 10
Right-Side Panel Components ................ 11
Rear Panel Components......................... 12
Bottom Components ............................... 13
Status Indicators
Power Indicator ....................................... 14
AC Adapter/Battery Charging Indicator... 14
Battery Level Indicator ............................ 14
Hard Drive Access Indicator.................... 15
NumLk Indicator ...................................... 15
CapsLock Indicator ................................. 15
ScrLk Indicator ........................................ 15
Display Panel
Opening the Display Panel...................... 16
Using the System as a Tablet ................. 16
Adjusting Display Panel Brightness ........ 17
LifeBook Application Panel
Changing Button Functions..................... 21
3
USING YOUR LIFEBOOK
Power Sources
Connecting the Power Adapters ............. 25
4
USER-INSTALLABLE
FEATURES
Lithium ion Battery
Recharging the Battery ........................... 30
Replacing the Battery.............................. 30
Memory Upgrade
Module
Installing Memory Upgrade Modules....... 32
To Remove a Memory Upgrade
Module .................................................... 33
Checking the Memory Capacity .............. 33
Port Replicator
Port Replicator Components ................... 34
Attaching Port Replicator ........................ 35
Detaching Port Replicator ....................... 35
Device Ports
Modem (RJ-11) Jack............................... 36
Internal LAN (RJ-45) jack........................ 36
Docking Port............................................ 37
Universal Serial Bus Ports ...................... 37
Microphone Jack ..................................... 37
Headphone Jack ..................................... 37
External Video Port ................................. 37
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USING FINGERPRINT
AUTHENTICATION
Using fingerprint authentication*
Characteristics of fingerprint
authentication ......................................... 41
Configuration of registration
information .............................................. 42
Register log-in information on
homepages ............................................. 42
Log into homepages using fingerprint
authentication ......................................... 44
Change registration information.............. 45
Save/Read registration information......... 47
Setup window ......................................... 50
6
TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting
Identifying the Problem ........................... 55
Specific Problems ................................... 55
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Preface
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Preface
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
The LifeBook®P Series notebook from
Fujitsu is a small yet powerful convertible
computer. It can be used either as a
standard notebook using keyboard input, or
in tablet configuration using pen input. It is
powered by an Intel®Pentium®M
microprocessor, has a built-in color display
with a passive digitizer, and brings the
computing power of desktop personal
computers (PCs) to a versatile portable
environment.
This manual explains how to operate your
LifeBook P Series notebook’s hardware
and built-in system software. Your notebook
comes with the Windows®XP operating
system pre-installed.
Your LifeBook P Series notebook is a
completely self-contained unit with an
active-matrix (TFT) color LCD display. The
notebook has a powerful interface that
enables it to support a variety of optional
features.
Conventions Used in the Guide
Keyboard keys appear in brackets.
Example: [Fn], [F1], [Esc], [Enter] and
[Ctrl].
On screen buttons or menu items appear in
bold.
Example: Click OK to restart your
notebook.
DOS commands you enter appear in
Courier type.
Example: Shutdown the computer?
The information icon highlights
information that will enhance
your understanding of the
subject material.
The caution icon highlights
information that is important to
the safe operation of your
computer, or to the integrity of
your files. Please read all
caution information carefully.
The warning icon warns you
about possible hazards that can
occur to you, your system, or
your files. Please read all
warning information carefully.
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Getting to Know
Your Lifebook
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Locating the Controls and Connectors
Connectors and peripheral interfaces on
the LifeBook P Series notebook and the
optional port replicator allow you to connect
a variety of devices. Specific locations are
illustrated in Figures 2-1 through 2-5. The
table below provides a short description of
each icon on the LifeBook P Series
notebook. Each of the icons is either
molded into or printed on the notebook
chassis.
Connection LifeBook
Icon Purpose
DC in
connector
Connect an external power source such as the AC adapter or
auto/airline adapter.
Secure Digital
(SD) Slot
The Secure Digital (SD) card slot allows you to install a flash
memory card for data storage. Flash memory cards allow you
to transfer data to and from a variety of different digital
devices.
USB Ports Connect Universal Serial Bus 2.0 or 1.1 compliant devices to
the notebook.
Microphone
Jack
Connect an external microphone. The internal microphone is
disabled when you plug in an external microphone.
Fingerprint
Sensor
Use the fingerprint sensor to log onto the system using your
fingerprint as the "password".
Headphone
Jack
Connect stereo headphones or powered external speakers.
The internal speaker is disabled when you plug in external
headphones or powered speakers.
Modem Connect a telephone line to the internal modem using a
standard RJ-11 telephone plug.
Port Replicator Connect the notebook port replicator or other approved
docking device. Refer to documentation accompanying the
dock for more information.
Security lock
slot
The security slot allows you to secure the notebook using
notebook locking devices.
Suspend/
Resume button
The Suspend/Resume button allows you to suspend notebook
activity without powering off, resume from suspend mode, and
power on the system when it has been shut down from
Windows.
Local Area
Network (LAN)
The LAN (RJ-45) jack is used to connect the internal 10/100
Base-T/Tx Ethernet to a Local Area Network (LAN) in your
office or home, or broadband devices such as a cable modem,
DSL, or satellite Internet.
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Table 2-1. System icons
Battery
Release Latch
The battery release latch allows you to remove the battery
from your system for storage or replacement.
Wireless LAN
On-Off Switch
The wireless LAN switch allows you to turn power to the
optional wireless LAN device on and off.
Display
Rotation
This icon indicates the direction in which the display should be
rotated when converting to tablet mode.
Connection LifeBook
Icon Purpose
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Figure 2-1. LifeBook P Series notebook with display open
FRONT AND DISPLAY
COMPONENTS
The following is a brief description of the
front and display features of the LifeBook P
Series notebook. (Figure 2-1)
Display Panel Latch
The display panel latch holds the display
panel in position.
Display Panel
The display panel is a color LCD panel with
back lighting for the display of text and
graphics and touch screen functionality.
Built-in Microphone
The built-in microphone allows you to input
mono audio.
LifeBook Application Buttons
The LifeBook P Series notebook Application
Buttons provide application launch
capabilities.
Suspend/Resume Button
The Suspend/Resume button allows you to
suspend notebook activity without powering
off, resume your notebook from standby
mode, and power on your system when it
has been shut down from the Windows
operating system.
Keyboard
A full-function keyboard with dedicated
Windows keys.
Touchpad Pointing Device
The Touchpad pointing device consists of
two mouse-like buttons and one scroll
button.
Rotation Hinge
The rotation hinge allows you to transform
your computer from a notebook
configuration into a tablet configuration.
Fingerprint Sensor
The fingerprint recognition sensor allows
you to start your system by swiping your
finger over the sensor.
Status Indicator Panel
The Status Indicator Panel displays
symbols that correspond to specific
components of your LifeBook P Series
notebook.
Display
Status
LifeBook
Indicator
Panel
Panel
Latch
Rotation Hinge
Application
Suspend/
Resume
Button
Built-in Microphone
Fingerprint
Sensor
Buttons
Touchpad Pointing
Device (in front of keyboard)
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Figure 2-2. LifeBook P Series notebook left-side panel
LEFT-SIDE PANEL
COMPONENTS
Following is a brief description of your
notebook’s left-side components.
(Figure 2-2)
USB 2.0 Port
The USB 2.0 port allow you to connect
Universal Serial Bus devices.
Compact Flash Card Slot
The Compact Flash (CF) Card Slot allows
you to insert a CF Card. The CF Card Eject
Button is used when ejecting a CF Card
from the slot.
Microphone Jack
The microphone jack allows you to connect
an external mono microphone.
Headphone Jack
The headphone jack allows you to connect
stereo headphones or powered external
speakers.
Compact Flash Card Slot
USB 2.0 Port Compact Flash Card
Eject Button
Headphone Jack
Microphone Jack
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